Wednesday 8th 10am

Temperatures rising further during the latter half of the week with 20C likely more widely by Friday

Bright or sunny spells expected across many areas times, these prolonged in places too

Chilly by night, especially rurally, with some local mist and fog patches

A change to more unsettled and much cooler, if not colder conditions takes place later on Friday and into the coming weekend

Thursday and Friday

The warm and settled conditions that have been dominating now for a number of days will continue across most areas to end the week. Further settled and benign conditions are expected in the coming few days with further bright sunny spells too. It will remain chilly by night with some mist, fog and rural frost, but temperatures will soon respond to the spring sunshine by day. There will be an increasing risk of some showers developing across Scotland and Ireland during the latter half of Friday, but for most of England and Wales Friday will maintain the settled, warm and bright or sunny conditions.

weekend outlook

Significant changes on the way as the warm and settled conditions are replaced by much cooler showery conditions into Saturday. With a moderate or fresh NW’ly wind and temperatures dropping back to nearer average then it will ‘feel’ markedly cooler than of late.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

No severe weather is expected.

Temperatures are expected to range 13-16C generally across most areas to end the week. However, more locally temperatures could well rise to 20C especially where sunshine is more persistent. It will remain quite chilly by night with lows ranging 2-5C in rural areas, with slight frosts possible, but generally between 4-8C in towns and cities.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Wednesday 1st 10am

Further rain and showers

Low pressure maintains a risk of rain and showers at times throughout the rest of the week

Risk of some locally heavy rain for parts of the north and west later on Thursday and into Friday

Mainly dry conditions expected across E Scotland and E England for most of Thursday however

Generally cool and unsettled spell of weather expected on Good Friday

Improving conditions expected though as the Easter Weekend progresses with increasingly fine and settled conditions

Temperatures slightly below average to end the week, nearer average into the Easter Weekend

Thursday

A chilly start to Thursday is expected across Scotland, N and E England with perhaps some frost in places. Further south and west it will be mostly cloudy with some patchy rain and drizzle. As the day progresses the patchy rain and drizzle across Ireland, Wales and S England will become increasingly organized and heavier with outbreaks of light or moderate, locally heavy rain progresses eastwards across most areas by the end of Thursday and overnight into Friday.

Good Friday

A cloudy and wet start to Friday across many areas with perhaps some residual heavy rain across eastern areas of the UK. Conditions will gradually improve through the morning and into the afternoon with the rain slowly clearing but perhaps linger across E England into the early afternoon. Elsewhere it is expected to become drier and brighter through the day but with some scattered showers remaining possible.

Easter weekend outlook

Some patchy rain and drizzle is possible across Scotland during Saturday and into Sunday, otherwise emphasis as the Easter Weekend progresses is for conditions to become increasingly fine and settled as high pressure dominates. Some bright or sunny spells are expected but generally a lot of cloud is expected too. Given light winds and some brighter intervals it will feel much milder than of late with temperatures recovering to nearer average values for early April.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Additional rainfall across parts of Wales and NW England through the rest of the week may well enhance the risk of some localised localized flooding, otherwise no severe weather is expected.

Temperatures remaining depressed in the coming days with maximum temperatures 8-12C which is near average for early April. It will continue to feel cool beneath any wet weather and across higher ground of Scotland and N England maximum temperatures may struggle to just 6C or 7C on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures recovering on Friday and into the weekend with highs, generally, ranging 10-14C.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Monday 30th 10am

Often unsettled and quite cold

Low pressure will dominate the weather this week bringing spells of wet and windy weather

Risk of some very strong winds for parts of the UK on Monday night and into Tuesday

Risk of some large rainfall totals in places by the end of the week as rainfall totals accumulate

Threat of some wintry precipitation across the northern half of the UK from late Monday to Wednesday

Unsettled weather dominating up to and including Good Friday

Early signs for rest of the Easter weekend are increasingly fine and settled but quite cold with frosts

Monday

Developing area of low pressure set to spread cloud, wind and rain eastwards across all areas through the rest of the day and overnight into Tuesday. Risk of some very strong winds developing quite widely this evening and overnight with gusts up to and over 60mph possible in places. Some poor driving and travel conditions expected during the Monday evening rush hour period.

Tuesday and Wednesday

A rather cold NW’ly wind will dominate across all areas of the UK on both Tuesday and Wednesday. This will signal a mixture of sunshine and showers for many areas, with all areas of the UK at risk of showers, especially so on Tuesday when the showers could be heavy with hail and thunder locally. Also there is likely to be a risk of sleet and snow on northern hills, especially above 250m across the Pennines and Scotland for example. A strong NW’ly wind on Tuesday in particular will create a significant wind-chill factor so it will feel rather cold but this will slowly ease during Wednesday when the showers will also become more scattered. At the same time though overcast conditions with outbreaks of light rain or drizzle will develop from the west later in the day.

Thursday and Friday

The unsettled regime is expected to continue to end the week with further outbreaks of rain and showers moving into the UK and then perhaps becoming slow moving over parts of the UK during Good Friday. Parts of Scotland may well experience more in the way of lengthy drier and brighter intervals to end the week, with Ireland, Wales and most of England seeing the wettest weather. Some sleet and snow may still develop across the hills of the north as well and overall it will be quite a cold end to the week, especially away from the south and south-west of England.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Gales and local severe gales expected later on Monday and into the early hours of Tuesday with some travel disruption possible

Risk of heavy and squally showers during Tuesday with thunder and also some sleet and snow on the hills in the north

Overnight frosts possible around the middle of the week with perhaps some icy patches in places too

Rainfall totals potentially becoming quite significant by the end of the week as rainfall over a period of days begins to cumulate

Temperatures, overall, will be slightly below below average this week with parts of the south and south-west experiencing milder days temperatures 10-13C which isn’t far off the seasonal average. However, for most of N Ireland, Scotland and N England then temperatures will remain quite depressed throughout the week with highs ranging of 5-9C at best and with some frost and icy patches possible by night.

Friday 27th 10am

Risk of gales and severe gales for parts of Scotland and N England on Saturday and also on Sunday

Milder than of late but temperatures being tempered by the unsettled conditions

Saturday

A deep area of low pressure moving across Scotland during the day will dominate the weather and produce a particularly wet and windy start to the weekend, especially so across Scotland, Ireland and N England. Winds will increase through the morning possibly gusting upto 70mph across parts of Scotland and the far north of England. Some wet and windy weather is expected across more central and southern areas of the UK for a time, but compared with further north conditions won’t be as inclement. Brighter weather will develop during the afternoon, but scattered showers are expected and more persistent rain will then move into Ireland to end the day.

Sunday

Overcast with outbreaks of moderate and heavy rain moving south and east across England and Wales during the morning with some heavy rain likely for a time along with strong and gusty winds. A persistent risk of showers will also be in evidence during the afternoon with some heavy showers across Scotland, Ireland and N England. After a particularly mild start to the day it will turn colder, from the north-west, during the afternoon and evening.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Heavy rain and showers bringing a risk of up to 40mm to 50mm across parts of W and SW Scotland, Cumbria, NW England, Wales and parts of Ireland over the weekend, with perhaps some localised flooding

Strong winds across the north on Saturday with gales and severe gales now expected leading to some travel disruption

Poor driving and travelling conditions in general given a widespread risk of heavy rain and strong winds, at times, over the weekend

Temperatures will generally be much higher than of late but this will be offset by the wet and windy conditions. Maximum temperatures on Saturday will range 9-15C. Temperatures will be a little lower during Sunday and will generally fall from the north-west through the day, but highs ranging between 7-13C.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Wednesday 25th 10am

Rain, showers, sleet and snow!

Highly changeable conditions during the second half of the week across many areas of the UK

Risk of rain, sleet and hill snow spreading eastwards overnight and into Thursday

Risk of some significant snowfall above 350m or so across the Pennines and Scotland in particular

Drier and brighter for many on Thursday and across the north on Friday

Further outbreaks of rain across some southern areas on Friday after a chilly start with frost

Early weekend outlook is for some rather wet and windy weather across the UK

Wednesday

A dry and bright and afternoon will become increasingly wet and windy from the west this evening and overnight into most areas. Given that quite cold conditions are in place over the UK then there is a risk of the rain turning to sleet and snow across higher ground from North Wales northwards, but particularly so across N England and Scotland where some significant snowfall is possible in places, primarily above 300m to 350m.

Thursday

Into Thursday and it’s a wet start for many eastern areas of Scotland and England with outbreaks of rain and showers. However, these wet conditions will clear away into the North Sea with it becoming drier and brighter through the rest of the day. A noticeable NW’ly wind making for a chilly feel. A few scattered showers may develop in places, but most areas will end the day dry and bright and this then sets the scene for a chilly night once more.

Friday

It’s a chilly start to Friday across many areas with frost possible. As the day progress more southern areas of England and Wales will become cloudier with some outbreaks of mainly light or moderate rain. In contrast most of Scotland, N Ireland and N England will be drier and brighter, with some sunny spells, but equally some scattered showers are possible too.

Weekend outlook

Risk of wet and windy weather spreading eastwards across the UK during Saturday with heavy rain and gales possible, especially across more northern and western areas. Into Sunday and further strong winds are likely across more northern and western areas with showers or spells of rain are possible, but equally there will be some drier and brighter weather at times too.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Risk of sleet and snow on higher level routes across the northern half of the UK overnight may provide some poor driving conditions and localized travel disruption

Wet start across many eastern areas of the UK on Friday morning leading to some wet surfaces and poor driving conditions given surface water and spray

Icy patches possible at first on Friday morning more locally

Temperatures remaining slightly below average to end the week with highs ranging between 6C and 11C generally and feeling particularly chilly in any wet weather. Overnight on Thursday and into Friday morning will be another chilly night with many rural areas at risk of frost and temperatures nearing or falling below freezing.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Monday 23rd 10am

Changeable week ahead

Spells of rain interspersed with some direr and brighter weather this week

Risk of heavy and perhaps thundery showers in places on Tuesday

Wednesday is expected to be the best day of the week

Risk of more persistent rain and showers later in the week and into next weekend too

Temperatures slightly below average, so quite a cold week ahead for late March

Persistent risk of frosts by night, with the risk of some icy patches too

Monday

A zone of cloudy and damp conditions with patchy rain and drizzle across Wales and N England will very slowly move south-eastwards through the day. Ahead of this, across southern and south-eastern areas of England it will be mainly dry with some bright or sunny spells for a time before becoming mostly cloudy later. Following on behind, across Scotland, Ireland and late N England, will be brighter, colder and showery conditions. A chilly night follows with frost and some icy patches, especially across Scotland and Ireland.

Tuesday

A day of sunshine and ‘hit and miss’ showers for most areas. The showers during the afternoon could be locally heavy with hail and thunder. Given that it will be quite a cold day then some sleet and snow may also fall above 250m to 300m in particular across more northern areas of the UK. The showers will die away during the evening to lead to a cold night with widespread frost and some icy patches.

Wednesday

Wednesday will be the best day of the week overall with some scattered showers across eastern areas of the UK at times, but generally many areas will have a dry day with bright or sunny spells after a cold and frosty start. Cloud will increase from the west later with a wet end to the day across Ireland, but generally mid-week will provide a ‘window’ of predominantly fine and settled conditions.

Thursday and Friday

Some uncertainties over the details to end the week but a risk of more persistent rain is expected during Thursday with rain moving west to east through the course of Thursday before clearing later in the day and with another cold night following. Friday may well start quite cold, especially across more eastern areas of the UK but it then generally becomes unsettled once again with outbreaks of rain developing across many areas from the west through the course of the day.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

A persistent risk of frost and some icy patches by night this week may well lead to some poor driving and traveling conditions at times

The threat of locally heavy and thundery downpours during Tuesday afternoon may bring some large rainfall totals in a short space of time and quickly bring about poor driving conditions

The threat of more persistent rain later in the week, will, generally, produce some poor driving conditions with excessive amounts of surface and water and spray quite widely across the UK

A chilly week ahead is expected for late March with temperatures below average. Maximum temperatures will range 4-10C generally. It will ‘feel’ particularly cold in any persistent wet weather and both early and late each day. Minimum temperatures will widely fall near to freezing if not below, especially across more rural areas with frost and some icy patches likely at times this week.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Friday 20th 10am

Dry and bright, but chilly

Fine and settled weekend for most areas as high pressure continues to influence the weather

Some bright or sunny spells at times, especially across more western areas of the UK

Large amounts of cloud likely further south and east across the UK, especially on Saturday

Risk of stronger winds and outbreaks of rain across the far north of Scotland late Saturday into Sunday

Pleasant in any sunshine, but otherwise a chilly weekend with some frost and fog by night

Saturday

A mostly cloudy start across many central and eastern areas of the UK with perhaps some patchy drizzle in places, otherwise for most of Saturday all areas of the UK will be dry. Bright or sunny spells will develop as the day progresses and these are likely to be most prevalent across western areas. The more eastern areas often remain quite cloudy and feeling chilly too in a NE’ly wind, especially so across SE England. Where skies clear overnight on Saturday then quite a widespread frost is possible.

Sunday

Into Sunday and it’s a chilly start across most of England, Wales and Ireland with some frost and fog in places. It will be cloudier across more central and especially northern areas of Scotland with outbreaks of rain and drizzle and this risk of some rain here will continue throughout the day. However, for most areas of the UK the majority of Sunday is set fair with bright or sunny spells developing and it will feel pleasant in the sunshine during the afternoon after the rather cold and frosty start to the day.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Frost and fog patches potentially bringing some local travel disruption and poor driving conditions at times both early and late each day, otherwise no severe weather is expected.

Quite a chilly weekend is expected with temperatures, overall, slightly below average with maximum temperatures ranging 8-12C. More eastern areas of England on Saturday in particular, given more cloud, will see temperatures struggle to just 7C and it will feel quite cold here. In contrast where any sunshine is persistent this weekend then temperatures may rise to near 13C and feeling particularly pleasant in the sunshine given light winds. Where skies clear by night then temperatures will fall near to freezing and on Saturday night into Sunday morning then sub-zero temperatures are likely across N England, Midlands and Wales in particular.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Wednesday 18th 10am

Fine and settled

Chilly starts but generally dry through the rest of the week with bright or sunny spells

Feeling pleasant in the spring sunshine during Wednesday and Thursday in particular

Risk of overnight mist and fog patches which may be locally dense leading to some travel disruption

Cloudier with perhaps some showers or patchy rain across Scotland during Friday

Fine weather continuing into the coming weekend with pleasant weather by day but chilly by night

Wednesday

A dry day is expected nationwide across the UK with prolonged bright or sunny spells and far more sunshine than compared with earlier in the week. Some variable amounts of cloud are possible at times and these are most likely across E England and E Anglia. After sunset temperatures will soon fall once again and it will turn chilly tonight with frost and fog returning.

Thursday

Another dry day for most areas on Thursday after a chilly start with some mist, fog and frost. More in the way of cloud is expected across the Midlands and into E England and many south-eastern areas of England through the day, so sunshine here generally quite limited. However, for most of N England, Wales, SW England and Ireland it will be bright or sunny throughout the day. Cloud is likely to thicken across northern Scotland through the day with perhaps some patchy drizzle later.

Friday

A cloudier and cooler end to the week with perhaps some patchy rain and showers across Scotland, otherwise the dry weather will continue for most areas. The best chance of any bright or sunny spells are expected across southern areas of England and Wales and into Ireland, otherwise cloud will be quite extensive and with a light or moderate north-westerly wind this will make for a rather cool day.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Frost and fog patches potentially bringing some local travel disruption and poor driving conditions at times both early and late each day.

Temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday will be around average with highs of 8-14C possible, so feeling pleasant in the sunshine. The weather will be a little cooler by Friday with highs up to 11C, though still possibly up to 12C or 13C across urban areas of the south of England. Minimum temperatures where skies are clear overnight will fall near to freezing or perhaps even slightly below, so further regions of frost are possible to end the week

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Monday 16th 10am

Damp start, but otherwise fine and settled

Some patchy rain and showers to start the week, otherwise it is dry and settled throughout

High pressure dominates throughout the week bringing increasing amounts of sunshine

Temperatures on the rise after a chilly start with near average temperatures from mid-week onwards

Risk of some rain and showers to end the week across Scotland, otherwise remaining fine and dry

Monday

A cloudy, chilly day is expected across most areas with some patchy rain and showers in places. A gradual improvement in conditions is expected to take place from the east and south-east through the afternoon with any rain or showers dying away and many areas ending the day predominantly dry.

Tuesday to Thursday

High pressure will remain the dominant feature of the weather through the middle of the week and, as a result, signal mainly dry and settled conditions across all areas. A few scattered showers may develop on Tuesday afternoon otherwise for the majority of the UK days will be characterized by bright or sunny spells and variable cloud, whilst nights could be locally chilly with mist, fog and frost possible.

Friday

An increasing risk of some patchy rain and showers is expected across Scotland to end the week, otherwise for most of England, Wales and Ireland the fine and settled conditions will continue with further bright or sunny spells after a chilly start to the day.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

No severe weather is expected this week

A chilly start to the week is expected with temperatures ranging 4C to possibly 10C where any brighter weather develops through the day. Temperatures do rise towards mid-week and beyond with temperatures much nearer to average and highs of 9-13C overall and it will feel pleasant in the sunshine. Temperatures by night may fall near to freezing to bring a risk of some frost.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Friday 13th 10am

Cold but predominantly dry

High pressure is influential this weekend so most areas of the UK having predominantly dry conditions

A chilly E’ly wind will develop and this, as a result, will signal below average temperatures

Overnight frost is possible in places, more especially across western areas of the UK

A few scattered showers may be in evidence at times, especially E England and these locally wintry

Saturday and Sunday

A predominantly dry, cloudy weekend is expected as high pressure dominates the weather. However, the development of a cold E’ly wind Friday and on into the weekend will signal quite a chilly weekend for mid-March with temperatures below average. The E’ly wind will also produce a lot of low cloud off the North Sea which will filter well inland at times. Central and eastern areas of England and Scotland may see a few isolated showers or patchy rain, of which may turn wintry on higher ground.

For more western areas of the UK, including; W Scotland, NW England, W Wales, SW England and most of Ireland then there is a greater chance of some bright or sunny spells developing at times this weekend with the cloud perhaps breaking across these areas. Equally it is across these areas that the risk of frost is greatest given some cloud breaks by night as well.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Some frost and perhaps local icy patches into Saturday morning bringing a risk of some poor driving conditions, otherwise no severe or inclement weather is expected this weekend.

A chilly weekend is expected nationwide with maximum temperatures on Saturday and Sunday ranging 4-8C though locally up to 10C across parts of W Wales, SW England and parts of Ireland. Minimum temperatures will fall near to freezing quite widely so frost is possible almost anywhere this weekend, but the lowest temperatures, which may well be between -3C both by Saturday and Sunday morning are expected across Scotland.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Wednesday 11th 10am

Rain and showers to end the week

Wet and windy weather moving eastwards across many areas of the UK through Wednesday

Another spell of wet and windy weather then moves eastwards on Thursday after a chilly start

Rain returns westwards on Friday, whilst weakening and then many areas end the week drier but colder

Temperatures through Wednesday and Thursday generally around or slightly above average

Early outlook for the weekend is for many areas to be dry with some bright spells but quite cold

Wednesday

Wet and windy weather across Ireland will move eastwards across many areas throughout the course of today. Some heavy rain is possible for a time across Scotland, Ireland, N England and Wales, whilst further south and east the rain will become increasingly patchy and lighter through the afternoon. Following on behind will be clearer conditions this evening across many northern areas of the UK with a chilly night following with frost, whilst cloudier across many southern areas.

Thursday

A dry and chilly start for most areas, with frost across the north, but cloud and increasingly strong winds across Ireland will spread eastwards through the day. Another spell of heavy rain is possible across Scotland, Ireland, N England and Wales by late morning and through into the afternoon, but for E England and especially E Anglia and SE England it is likely to remain dry and bright here well into the afternoon before generally becoming cloudy later.

Friday

A mostly cloudy start to Friday across central areas of the UK with outbreaks of rain and showers stretching from S Scotland down into N England, Wales and some southern areas of England. This will be a slow moving region of rain but through the day it will ease with most areas becoming predominantly dry by evening. To the west of the region of wet weather, across W Scotland, Ireland and SW England it will be mainly dry with some bright spells and equally across E England it may well be mainly dry with some bright spells too.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Strong winds across W Scotland bringing a risk of gusts up to 70mph through Wednesday for a time before further strong winds develop on Thursday

A spell of wet weather is expected to move eastwards across many areas both on Wednesday and Thursday and this will bring some poor driving conditions at times with excessive surface water and spray, particularly for the north and west of the UK

Some icy patches possible across the northern half of the UK to start Thursday morning with surface temperatures in particular likely to be sub-zero.

Temperatures ranging between 9-13C generally on Wednesday and Thursday, but locally just 7C or 8C across Scotland and N England, especially across higher elevations. Into Friday and it will begin to turn colder from the east and with maximum temperatures ranging between 7-10C. A cold start to Thursday morning for the northern half of the UK is expected with frost and perhaps some icy patches.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Monday 9th 10am

A changeable week ahead

Wet and windy start to the week, risk of severe gales across Scotland through Monday

A changeable week ahead with some rain and showers, but drier and brighter weather too

Risk of some heavy rain at times through the week across Scotland, Ireland and N England in particular

Tuesday and Friday set to be the best days of the week across many areas

Temperatures overall near to average with some chilly nights possible at times.

Monday

low pressure will bring a spell of wet and windy weather across many areas through the day after a rather cold and chilly start. The rain may well turn to sleet and snow across higher ground of Scotland. Eastern areas of England will be dry with some bright or sunny spells well into the afternoon before some rain arrives, whilst across Scotland, Ireland, N England and Wales a period of heavy rain is expected for a time. Focus for the strongest winds are across Scotland with gusts up to 70mph possible this evening but with many areas of the UK having an increasingly windy day.

Tuesday

High pressure quickly builds in across many areas through Tuesday and this, as a result, brings a completely opposite day to Monday with many areas having a fine and dry day with bright or sunny spells after a chilly start.

Wednesday and Thursday

Unsettled conditions return mid-week with outbreaks of rain and showers moving eastwards across all areas of the UK through the course of Wednesday and then also through the course of Thursday too. Some heavy rain is possible at times, especially across more northern and western areas of the UK where it will also be windy. Dry and clear conditions on Wednesday night will lead to a risk of some mist and fog patches and possible frost into Thursday morning ahead of the wet weather through Thursday.

Friday

High pressure is expected to return to end the week so apart from a few isolated showers across northern areas of the UK many areas of the UK will end the week dry with bright or sunny spells and variable amounts of cloud.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Severe gales main focus within the short term across Scotland with gusts up to 70mph to 80mph possible across more northern and western areas of the country through Monday evening

Given recent heavy rain across parts of western Scotland then further rainfall around the middle of the week may well bring a risk of some localized flooding here later in the week

Temperatures, through the coming week will be near to seasonal average with highs ranging between 8-12C overall. Some chilly nights are possible at times with Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights all quite chilly with a risk of some patchy frost, mist and fog in places.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Friday 6th 10am

Mild on Saturday, colder on Sunday

Very mild for many on Saturday and often dry across England and Wales

Risk of further heavy rain for W Scotland in particular on Saturday with risk of localized flooding

Rain and showers moving SE on Sunday with colder weather following, milder still in the S though

Fine end to the weekend for many but colder than Saturday and a widespread frost on Sunday night

Saturday

A fresh or strong SW’ly wind will dominate across many areas of the UK through the day but despite this it will be very mild, most likely the mildest day of the year so far. For the majority of England and Wales the day is set fair with some bright or sunny spells, especially across more southern areas of England. Across Scotland and Ireland it is cloudier with some patchy rain and drizzle, but focus continues to be on W Scotland where further heavy rain is expected, bringing with it a risk of flooding.

Sunday

Sunshine and a few showers across Scotland and Ireland but markedly colder than compared with Saturday. A band of mainly light showers is expected across Wales and N England to start the day and this is expected to move south-east but with the rain fragmenting as it does so. Ahead of this, across southern England, it will be a mainly dry day with bright spells at first but with cloud increasing through the day. A cold evening and overnight is then expected to follow with a widespread frost for many areas, perhaps with the exception of southern England where it may remain quite cloudy overnight.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Large rainfall totals continue to be expected across W Scotland given combination of recent heavy rain in the last day or so and further heavy rain through Saturday. Risk of flooding is likely across parts of W Scotland.

Temperatures will be above average for many on Saturday with highs of 9C-13C. Across NE Scotland temperatures may reach 15C. In contrast temperatures across the northern half of the UK during Sunday will be only 4-8C. Across southern England highs of 9-13C are still expected on Sunday.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Wednesday 4th 10am

Milder, wet in the north, drier in the south

A much milder end to the week is expected than compared with the first half of the week

High pressure brings mainly dry weather across most of England and Wales

Remaining unsettled across Scotland and Ireland with spells of rain and strong SW’ly winds

Thursday

A chilly start across parts of England and Wales and thereafter the day is then set fair with bright or sunny spells, especially across southern and south-eastern areas of England. In light winds and the sunshine it will feel markedly milder than earlier in the week too. Across Scotland and Ireland it will be more unsettled with a fresh or strong SW’ly wind along with outbreaks of rain or showers at times.

Friday

Another dry day for most of England and Wales with some bright or sunny spells and temperatures will have risen further so feeling particularly mild. It remains cloudier, wetter and windier across Scotland and Ireland as a strong SW’ly wind persists. Outbreaks of rain or showers are expected and especially so across W Scotland where some large rainfall totals are possible.

Early weekend outlook

Very mild for many on Saturday with some bright or sunny spells across S England, but generally remaining quite cloudy further north and west. Turning colder across Scotland and Ireland on Sunday but becoming mainly dry after early rain. Across England and Wales is generally mild or very mild, but with patchy rain and drizzle into N England and Wales through the afternoon and then colder here to end the day.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Large rainfall totals possible across W Scotland in particular through the rest of the week which when combined with snow melt may well lead to some localized flooding.

Temperatures will become markedly higher than the first half of the week given a significant change in wind direction. Through Thursday and Friday maximum temperatures ranging 8-13C are expected and when coupled with some sunshine across England and Wales it will feel much milder than of late. Temperatures will remain well above freezing by night so no frost is expected after Wednesday night.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Monday 2nd 10am

Cold and wintry start, milder later

A distinctly cold and wintry start to the week with sleet and snow in places

Risk of some significant snow across higher ground of Scotland, N Ireland and N England

Frost and ice a risk in places throughout the first half of the week

Generally becoming dry across many areas by Wednesday but with continued risk of frost

Becoming much milder across all areas to end the week as a SW’ly wind develops

Often dry for England and Wales to end the week, but with rain and showers in Scotland and Ireland

Monday and Tuesday

A particularly cold W or NW’ly air mass will dominate through the early part of the week, bringing a mixture of sunshine and showers to many areas. Across Scotland, Ireland and N England some significant snow accumulations are possible above 200m, particularly so later today and overnight into Tuesday. More southern and eastern areas of England whilst at risk of some wintry showers are likely to be mainly dry with some bright or sunny spells. Widespread risk of frost and icy conditions are expected by night and there’ll be a significant wind-chill factor too.

Wednesday

A scattering of wintry showers are forecast to continue, at least at first, across parts of Scotland and N England but into Wednesday afternoon many areas will become dry with bright or sunny spells. With clear skies and increasingly light winds to end the day then Wednesday night is likely to be the coldest night of the week with a widespread frost.

Thursday and Friday

A change too much milder conditions is expected to end the week as a change in wind direction occurs. Scotland and Ireland will be at risk of some rain or showers at times, some of which could be heavy and it will become windy here again with a fresh or strong SW’ly wind. For most of England and Wales it is a dry end to the week as high pressure dominates and despite variable amounts of cloud there will be some bright or sunny spells and feeling markedly milder in the sunshine than compared with the first half of the week.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Snow across higher ground of Scotland, Ireland and N England providing a risk of severe and potentially disruptive weather to start the week

Widespread frost and icy conditions also potentially bringing some poor driving conditions especially on a local and regional scale

Some heavy rain for Scotland to end the week, otherwise no severe weather is likely after mid-week

Temperatures will be below average to start the week with highs of 2-9C generally. There will be a significant wind-chill factor across the northern half of the UK too with it ‘feeling’ sub-zero both on Monday and Tuesday. Widespread frost and icy conditions are possible through to Wednesday with temperatures by night falling near to, or below freezing. Temperatures will recover to end the week and compared with Monday and Tuesday it will feel much milder with highs, on Thursday and Friday of 7-11C.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Wednesday 25th 10am

Cold and showery

Briefly milder mid-week but becoming colder and showery to end the week

Risk of some heavy showers on Thursday in particular and these wintry on higher ground in the north

Heavy rain across SE England not clearing on Thursday until the afternoon

Mainly dry for England and Wales on Friday with some sunshine and isolated showers

Showers continuing across more northern areas of the UK though on Friday

Thursday

Overcast across central and southern areas of England on Thursday morning with outbreaks of rain moving steadily south-east and not clearing SE England until the early afternoon. Following behind will be quite a marked drop in temperatures but with a mixture of sunshine and showers. The showers are expected to be most frequent across Scotland and Ireland where they will be wintry on higher ground. Most of central and southern areas of England will have a mainly dry end to the day.

Friday

A chilly start to Friday with some frost and icy patches in places. Showers will continue across parts of Scotland, Ireland and N England and these still wintry on higher ground. For the remainder of England and Wales most of Friday is set fair with bright or sunny spells. It is expected to be turn cloudier across Ireland later in the day with some rain and showers and these then moving eastwards into parts of Wales and SW England late in the day and into the overnight period.

Early weekend outlook

Generally continuing unsettled at the moment with some rain and showers moving eastwards across many areas during Saturday and this then being followed by a more significant spell of wet and windy weather across most areas during Sunday.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Wintry showers across higher ground of the north during Thursday in particular potentially bringing some snow accumulations and local travel disruption across higher level routes of Scotland in particular

Wet weather moving south-east across England and Wales on Thursday morning leading to poor driving conditions for the Thursday morning rush hour period with excessive surface water and spray.

Briefly milder mid-week (Wednesday) but quickly turn colder from the north-west during Thursday with max temperatures on Thursday and of 3-8C with a significant wind-chill factor returning. A frost is possible on Thursday night into Friday morning in places with perhaps some icy patches too.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Monday 23rd 10am

Often unsettled and cold

Rather cold week ahead, especially early and late in the week but milder mid-week

Conditions generally unsettled with spells of rain and showers developing at times

Risk of wintry precipitation across Scotland, Ireland and N England early in the week in particular

Risk of some snow accumulations too across higher ground of the north

Milder for all during Wednesday as wet and windy weather spreads eastwards

Potentially drier end to the week for England and Wales but wet and windy weather returning by next weekend

Monday and Tuesday

A rather cold W or NW’ly wind will dominate over the course of Monday and Tuesday bringing a mixture of sunshine and showers. The showers are likely to be most frequent across Scotland, Ireland and N England and above 250m to 300m in particular then showers will be wintry with sleet and snow likely and with some accumulations too. Some heavy showers are also likely across Wales and SW England today (Monday) with hail and sleet to lower levels, some of the showers may also be thundery too. The best of any drier and brighter conditions will be across more eastern areas of England and into E Anglia where sunny spells are likely at times.

Wednesday

A change to milder conditions is expected through Wednesday as a SW’ly wind develops through the day. A potentially chilly but mainly dry start to the day is expected for most areas but outbreaks of rain and drizzle across Ireland will spread eastwards throughout the day and with many areas ending the day overcast and damp and with much higher temperatures than earlier in the week. Some significant rainfall totals are possible across Scotland, when coupled with snow-melt may well lead to a risk of some localised flooding.

Thursday and Friday

The week is currently forecast to end as it began with weather fronts and wet weather across SE England early on Thursday clearing away and then many areas of the UK will see a mixture of sunshine and showers. The showers are expected to be heavy and wintry across higher ground of the north and west of the UK. It will feel colder once again in a NW’ly wind. By Friday a ridge of high pressure may well signal a mainly dry day across England and Wales with some bright or sunny spells, but further showers are likely across Scotland and Ireland ahead of wet and windy weather developing from the west later in the day.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Sleet and snow bringing a risk of poor driving conditions and some travel disruption across higher ground of Scotland, N Ireland and N England on Monday and Tuesday

Risk of heavy rain combining with snow-melt on Wednesday across Scotland in particular perhaps bringing a risk of some large rainfall totals and a subsequent risk of localized flooding

Temperatures ranging 3-7C generally on Monday and Tuesday and with a significant wind-chill factor expected. Milder conditions are then expected by Wednesday with the maximum temperatures of 8-12C. Colder weather returns later in the week with highs of 4-8C. Frost is possible at times, both early and late in the week, but the strong winds coupled with generally unsettled conditions will prohibit any significant or widespread frosts this week and in contrast Wednesday night into Thursday will be a particularly mild night.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Friday 20th 11am

Cold and showery then wet and windy

A rather cold weekend ahead with a mixture of sunshine and showers on Saturday, these wintry at times

A cold and dry start to Sunday but soon becoming wet and windy from the west

Risk of some significant snow across high ground of the Pennines northwards on Sunday

A spell of wet and windy weather will move eastwards across all areas on Sunday afternoon and evening

A cold night on Saturday night with a widespread frost and icy patches

Saturday

A rather cold NW’ly wind will dominate during Saturday bringing a scattering of showers to parts of Scotland, Ireland, N England and Wales and the showers will be wintry at times. Rain, hail and sleet is possible to lower levels, but above around 200m to 250m then some snow is possible and with accumulations across higher ground of Scotland in particular. For many southern and eastern areas of the UK it will be a mainly dry day with some bright or sunny spells and variable amounts of cloud. The showers further north and west will begin ease by evening and this then leading to a cold night nationwide with a risk of frost and icy patches.

Sunday

It’s a cold start to Sunday with frost and icy patches, especially away from western areas of the UK. A deep area of low pressure, along with its associated weather fronts, will sweep eastwards across all areas of the UK through the day. As the weather fronts encounter the cold air over the UK then rain will turn readily to sleet and snow across higher ground from the Pennines northwards with several centimeters of snow possible and especially so across inland areas of Scotland. The snow may well turn back to rain for a time during the afternoon as all areas of the UK experience a wet and windy afternoon and evening with winds gusting up to 40mph to 50mph quite widely.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Wintry showers across the north and west on Saturday bringing the risk of some localized poor driving conditions

Widespread frost and icy patches on Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday bringing a risk of poor driving conditions and perhaps some travel disruption

Wet and windy weather spreading eastwards on Sunday will bring a widespread risk of poor driving conditions due to surface water and spray

The threat of snow across higher ground of the northern half of the UK is likely to lead to some travel disruption, at least for a time, across higher level routes in particular.

A cold weekend overall with highs on Saturday ranging 4-8C, but struggling to just 2-3C across higher ground of Scotland and Ireland. Widespread frost on Saturday night into Sunday with lows down to -2C, but temperatures recovering across Ireland and some other western areas of the UK by Sunday morning as the wet and windy weather arrives. Into Sunday and maximum temperatures across Scotland and N England of 2-5C, but generally milder across Wales, Ireland and the rest of England with highs up to 4C to 9C for a time during the afternoon but with a significant wind-chill factor through the day for all areas.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Wednesday 18th 10am

Increasingly unsettled

After a dry few days it will become increasingly unsettled nationwide with all areas seeing some rain

After a mild day today (Wednesday) it will turn colder across most areas with a chilly end to the week

Risk of some heavy rain moving across parts of England and Wales on Friday

Wintry showers becoming an increasing risk across the northern half of the UK to end the week

Increasing risk of frost and icy conditions once again to end the week too

Wednesday

Overcast conditions are expected across Scotland and Ireland with outbreaks of rain and drizzle becoming increasingly extensive through the day, especially across W and SW Scotland and W Ireland. Some large rainfall totals are possible and will combine with mountain snowmelt across Scotland to bring a risk of some localised flooding. To the east of high ground, over NE Scotland, it will be mainly dry and particularly mild however. For most of England and Wales it is a dry day but with increasing amounts of cloud, but with some bright weather in the south-east.

Thursday

Outbreaks of rain, some heavy, are expected to move south-eastwards across all areas of the UK during the day bringing some significant rainfall in places. Following on behind, across Scotland and Ireland, will be a mixture of sunshine and showers through the afternoon and these conditions filtering into N England to end the day. The showers will turn increasingly wintry across Scottish hills in particular during the afternoon and evening onwards and with a chilly night ahead across the northern half of the UK.

Friday

Some uncertainties over the details but a general north and south split in conditions is expected during Friday with outbreaks of rain, some heavy, moving across more central and southern areas of England and Wales bringing some poor driving conditions. In contrast across Scotland, Ireland and perhaps N England it will be generally colder, brighter but showery with some of the showers wintry on hills. Another chilly night is likely to follow with frost and icy conditions possible.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

A general increase in unsettled conditions will bring some heavy rain to England and Wales on Thursday and Friday with some poor driving conditions due to excessive surface water and spray

Increasing risk of frost and icy conditions across the northern half of the UK from Thursday night onwards

Mild or very mild weather is expected today (Wednesday) with temperatures generally 8C to 11C. However, across NE Scotland, to the east of the Grampians temperatures may rise to 13C or 14C and similar temperatures possible across E Ireland too.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Monday 16th 10am

Changeable week ahead

Mixed week of weather with plenty of dry weather in the south until later in the week

Often wet and quite windy across more northern and western areas

Best conditions during Tuesday and Wednesday with dry and bright weather across England and Wales

Generally unsettled nationwide to end the week with rain or showers at times

Temperatures fluctuating with cold start, mild mid-week and then cooler to end the week

Monday

Outbreaks of rain continuing to move south and east across most areas of the UK through the remainder of Monday but not reaching SE England until this afternoon and evening and then becoming slow moving here. Following on behind the rain, across Scotland and Ireland initially, will be brighter, colder and showery conditions with some wintry showers possible on hills. These colder and brighter conditions then filtering further south and east through the rest of the day. Clear skies and light winds on Monday night into Tuesday leading to a widespread risk of frost and icy patches.

Tuesday

A dry and bright, if not sunny day for most of England and Wales after a cold, frosty and possibly icy start. For Scotland and Ireland despite a dry and bright start it will become increasingly cloudy and windy here through the day with outbreaks of rain or drizzle developing.

Wednesday

A general north and south split in conditions across the UK on Wednesday with many areas of Scotland, Ireland and perhaps of N England cloudy and damp with a fresh or strong SW’ly wind. The most persistent rain will be across parts of Scotland where some large rainfall totals are possible and when combined with melting snow across hills and mountains then some localized flooding may occur. In contrast for many central and southern areas of England and Wales another dry day is expected with some bright spells.

Thursday and Friday

Despite some uncertainties over the details a generally unsettled end to the week is expected nationwide as one weather front, bringing rain and showers, moves southeastwards across many areas during Thursday. This will then be followed by colder and showery conditions across Scotland and Ireland. Into Friday and a developing low pressure is expected to move across the UK and this will bring a more widespread threat of heavy rain along with the risk of some strong winds as well so a potentially quite inclement day on Friday is currently possible.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Frost and icy conditions possible later on Monday and into Tuesday morning nationwide

Risk of some localized flooding across Scotland on Wednesday given a combination heavy rain and melting snow on higher ground

Potential risk of some disruptive conditions on Friday as wet and windy weather moves eastwards across many areas

Temperatures will fluctuate quite significantly this week with a cold start to the week with temperatures generally ranging between 4C and 8C though locally between 9C and 12C across SE England today (Monday). Milder weather develops nationwide by Wednesday with temperatures ranging between 9C and 13C. A drop in temperatures is then expected to end the week with temperatures nearer to average with values ranging between 5C and 9C overall. Monday night into Tuesday morning will be the coldest night of the week with many inland areas seeing temperatures fall to near freezing if not slightly below.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Friday 13th 11am

Turning wet and windy

Rain and showers to end the week, especially across England, Wales and Ireland

Mainly dry weekend ahead for most areas, especially England and Wales

Rain developing across parts of Scotland and Ireland later on Sunday

Temperatures milder than of late and around mid-February average but with some chilly nights

Friday

An unsettled day as low pressure dominates and brings the first significant rainfall in quite some time. Many areas of Ireland, England and Wales will be at risk of further outbreaks of rain or showers, some of which could be heavy and with perhaps some thunderstorms too for parts of southern and south-west England this afternoon. For Scotland, apart from a few showers, it is a mainly dry day with some bright spells possible.

Saturday

Apart from a few well scattered showers across England and Wales for most of the UK Saturday is set fair with some bright spells at times, despite quite a lot of cloud. The best of any brighter conditions are likely across more western areas of the UK so parts of W Scotland, NW England, Wales, Ireland and SW England. Some overnight mist and fog may well be in evidence in places and this could be slow to clear as well given light winds throughout the day.

Sunday

Another possible misty and foggy start in places, especially across parts of England and Wales, otherwise for most of Sunday it is dry across England and Wales with some bright spells and variable amounts of cloud. The cloud may well be quite persistent in places and lead to quite overcast and grey conditions. Across Scotland and Ireland thickening cloud through the day will herald the arrival of outbreaks of rain and strong winds through the afternoon and evening with some heavy rain possible at times.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Risk of heavy rain/showers and possible thunderstorms through the rest of Friday for parts of Wales, S England and especially SW England which may bring some poor driving conditions.

Fog patches this weekend may well lead to locally poor driving conditions.

Wet and windy weather spread into parts of Scotland and Ireland to end the weekend also bringing some poor driving conditions here.

Temperatures will be around average this week (5-10C). Minimum temperatures are more problematic given cloud cover by night but lows ranging 0-4C are likely with some patchy frost possible across rural areas.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Friday 2nd 11am

Fine and dry

Fine and settled weekend ahead as high pressure dominates the weather

Often cloudy but some bright or sunny spells are to be expected at times

No significant or disruptive weather expected but some local fog patches possible

Temperatures near or slightly below average so a little milder than of late though still rather chilly

Continued risk of frost by night where any prolonged breaks in the cloud occur

Saturday and Sunday

The coming weekend will be dominated by quite significant high pressure, with pressure rising above 1040mb across parts of the UK. To put this in to context the highest ever recorded pressure across the UK was in Aberdeen in 1901 on 31st January at 1054.7mb. A quiet and benign spell of weather is, as a result, expected this weekend with dry and bright conditions across many areas. Where cloud breaks by night then there will be an on-going risk of frost, but less severe than of late. Some localised fog or freezing fog patches are possible too, but these aren’t expected to be widespread.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Local fog or freezing fog patches possible, otherwise no severe weather is expected.

Temperatures are expected to be a little higher than of late this coming weekend due to a general change in wind direction with maximum temperatures ranging 3-7C generally. Minimum temperatures ranging between -2C and +3C with the lowest temperatures across inland rural areas, whilst temperatures are likely to remain above freezing around all coastal areas.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Wednesday 4th 10am

Cold in the south, milder in the north

Wintry showers in the east and south-east of England through Wednesday and Thursday

Feeling very cold across England and Wales to end the week given a significant wind-chill factor

Milder conditions are expected to develop across Scotland to end the week

Many areas becoming dry by Friday as high pressure develops

Mainly dry across many areas into the coming weekend with temperatures slowly recovering

Wednesday

Sunshine and some wintry showers across E England through the day but with no significant accumulations expected during daylight hours. Otherwise many areas of the UK are expected to have a dry day with bright or sunny spells. Cloud is likely to thicken across central and northern Scotland during the afternoon and evening with some patchy rain or drizzle possible.

Thursday

Further sunshine and wintry showers are expected across E England with perhaps some accumulations in places especially early and late in the day, otherwise any lying snow is likely to melt during daylight hours. For many areas of the UK once again though the day is set fair after a cold start with bright or sunny spells. Thicker cloud across central and northern Scotland will bring a mixture of rain, sleet and some hill snow at times through the day but with insignificant totals. However a significant wind-chill factor is expected across many areas of England and Wales.

Friday

Into Friday and high pressure dominates across many areas, as a result it will be a dry day for many areas with bright or sunny spells. A few fog or freezing fog patches may be slow to clear from some northern areas which is something to be aware of. A few wintry showers may still be present across the far south and south-east of England, but these insignificant and isolated. Of note will be a continued significant wind-chill factor across England and Wales with it feeling bitterly cold through the day despite the sunshine.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Sleet and snow showers across parts of E and SE England on Wednesday into Thursday bringing a risk of some accumulations and travel disruption, especially locally and regionally

Continued risk of some harsh frosts and icy conditions through to the end of the week

Fog or freezing fog patches a possible hazard across some northern areas of the UK by Friday

Significant wind-chill factor across England and Wales making it ‘feel’ sub-zero throughout the rest of the week

Temperatures across Scotland will recover through the rest of the week with maximum temperatures here 4-8C. However, for the majority of the UK the cold weather will continue with England and Wales seeing temperatures ranging 2-5C and with some areas struggling to see temperatures rise much above freezing. Temperatures will continue to drop below freezing where skies clear by night with widespread frost and icy patches too.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Monday 2nd 10am

Cold week ahead

A cold week ahead across many areas with some further sleet and snow at times

Generally becoming predominantly across most areas later in the week

Sleet and snow likely across Scotland and Ireland to start the week and then E and SE around mid-week

Widespread and persistent risk of frost and icy conditions throughout the week

Temperatures below average, though perhaps recovering to near average across Scotland by Friday

Monday and Tuesday

It’s a cold start to the week with a risk of a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow in places. The greatest risk is across parts of Scotland and Ireland where some accumulations are possible, especially late on Monday and overnight into Tuesday. This may well bring some travel disruption in places. For most of the UK though, especially across England and Wales, the week starts predominantly dry with bright or sunny spells and with just a few wintry showers across E England.

Wednesday

By mid-week high pressure is forecast to become influential, bringing mainly dry conditions across Scotland and Ireland but with increasing amounts of cloud. Across E and SE England a change in wind direction to more of a NE’ly will lead to the risk of sleet and snow showers developing, with some slight accumulations possible. For most of NW England, Wales and SW England though it is a dry day with bright or sunny spells.

Thursday and Friday

By the end of the week high pressure is set to become established across many areas of the UK and this will lead to mainly dry weather. Some wintry showers may well still be present across E and SE England on Thursday but these soon clearing, whilst some patchy rain and drizzle may develop across the far north and west of Scotland. Otherwise the week ends dry with bright or sunny spells by day, despite some variable amounts of cloud.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Sleet and snow likely to bring some local disruptions across parts of Scotland and Ireland on Monday and Tuesday, especially away from coastal areas.

Risk of some travel disruption from snow showers across E and SE England Wednesday and into Thursday, especially away from coastal areas.

Widespread frosts and icy patches expected throughout the week.

Temperatures this week will be below average. Maximum temperatures on Monday and Tuesday will be 1-4C generally, though not rising above freezing across higher ground of the north. From Wednesday onwards temperatures will recover slightly with highs ranging between 2-6C, but a moderate NE’ly wind across England and Wales will create a significant wind-chill factor. Temperatures by night throughout the week will widely fall to freezing or below with a persistent risk of frost and icy conditions in places.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Friday 30th 10am

Very cold, further risk of snow

A cold or very cold weekend ahead with temperatures below or well below average

Continued risk of a significant wind-chill factor at times with it ‘feeling’ sub-zero

Risk of further sleet and snow at times, especially across Scotland, Ireland, Wales and E England

Risk of penetrating frosts given the strength of the wind and widespread icy conditions

Cold weather set to last well into next week with further wintry conditions likely

Saturday and Sunday

The cold weather that has developed in recent days is set to stay across all areas of the UK and this will weekend will be dominated by a very cold northerly wind. This will maintain a risk of sleet and snow showers at times, almost anywhere could see some wintry showers this weekend. Further drifting and blowing snow is possible at times too, especially across higher ground of Scotland and N Ireland. In-between wintry showers drier and brighter conditions are expected with some sunny spells too. Widespread frosts and icy conditions are expected nationwide and the frosts being particularly harsh given the strong N’ly wind. Wind-chill values across the northern half of the UK will make it ‘feel’ like the temperature is between -5C and -10C at times.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Widespread frost and ice risk this weekend with some travel disruption possible

Further snow for parts of the country also likely to lead to some travel disruption, mainly Scotland, N Ireland, W Wales and perhaps E England

Wind-chill factor will be significant and noteworthy from the UK’s perspective with a bitterly cold N’ly wind at times

Temperatures will be below or well below average this weekend with Sunday most likely to be the coldest day of the weekend. Maximum temperatures on Saturday between 1-6C, though. Into Sunday and maximum temperatures ranging -1C and 3C are expected generally with many rural areas of the north, especially where there is snow cover, will struggle to see temperatures reach freezing. Nights will be dominated by temperatures at or below freezing away from coastal areas and widespread frosts and ice are expected.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Monday 26th 10am

Wintry weather set to return

A rather quiet and benign start to the new week but becoming increasingly cold and wintry from Wednesday

Risk of some disruptive snowfall for parts of the north and west of the UK in particular

Frost and icy conditions will become a significant hazard during the second half of the week

Risk of a significant wind-chill factor too with it ‘feeling’ sub-zero across many areas to end the week

Cold weather currently set to last into the coming weekend as well

Monday and Tuesday

A rather quiet and benign start to the new working week with a mixture of sunshine and showers for Scotland and Ireland through the rest of Monday but with many areas bright, dry and with a chilly NW’ly wind. There is potential for some frost overnight into Tuesday, which is another dry day with bright or sunny spells, though it will become increasingly wet and windy across Scotland and Ireland later in the day.

Wednesday

Moving into Wednesday sees a change to much colder weather across the UK. A relatively mild, wet and windy start to the day is expected across England and Wales as of rain progress south-eastwards but with a rapid drop in temperature then following to many areas through the day. Showers will become increasingly wintry with snow falling to low levels across Scotland, Ireland and N England by the end of the day, with accumulations, and some snow showers potentially extending further south and east later in the day. Frost, ice and a significant wind-chill factor will affect many areas by evening and overnight.

Thursday

Into Thursday and it’s a cold and showery day with the showers falling as snow to low levels across many areas, but with the most frequent snow showers expected across Scotland, Ireland, N England and Wales. Across these areas some significant snowfall is possible, especially above 150m with perhaps over 10cm of snow by the end of the day. Wintry showers are possible further south and east too as a strong NW’ly wind blows the showers well inland, but no significant accumulations are expected for southern and eastern areas of England. The main areas at risk of some disruptive snowfall totals have been highlighted.

Friday

Some uncertainties over the details but the wintry weather is set to continue with a cold and icy start across many areas and with further wintry showers, but perhaps with a trend for the showers to fall as rain or sleet at lower levels, with the snow being confined to higher ground of the north.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Travel disruption is expected across the above highlighted areas late Wednesday and through into Thursday from significant snow accumulations

Significant wind-chill factor developing too with it feeling sub-zero across many areas to end the week

Temperatures are expected to be near to average on Monday and Tuesday ranging 4-8C generally. From Wednesday onwards temperatures fall and become below average with highs of 1-4C generally, though perhaps remaining sub-zero across higher ground of the north. Temperatures by night are expected to widely fall near or below freezing from Wednesday night onwards with frost and icy conditions.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Wednesday 21st 1pm

Changeable and gradually getting milder

Mainly dry for many areas on Thursday with some bright or sunny spells and remaining cold

Risk of further frost and icy conditions during Wednesday night and into Thursday

Milder and more unsettled conditions developing from the north-west on Friday

Risk of some heavy precipitation moving south and east across the UK during the day

Colder weather following to end Friday, but not as cold as of late

Early weekend outlook is cold on Saturday and then milder by Sunday, much milder too

Thursday

Many areas will have a predominantly dry day on Thursday after another cold start though with frost and icy patches, especially across areas where there is snow cover. For most of England and Wales some prolonged spells of sunshine are expected through the afternoon with just variable amounts of cloud. Across Ireland and W Scotland it will become cloudier through the day though with some rain expected here by the end of the day.

Friday

A milder day than of late with cloud and outbreaks of rain and showers steadily moving south and east across the UK. Some sleet and snow is possible on high ground for a time, but otherwise a thaw of lying snow is expected during Friday given that most areas will see some rain for a time. There is a risk of some heavy rain later in the day across parts of the south and south-east of England which may bring a risk of some localised flooding. Cold weather will follow the rain across Scotland and Ireland to end the day though and showers here will turn wintry once again by the end of the day and into Saturday.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Continued risk of frost and icy conditions through to Friday morning, thereafter the risk temporarily reduces.

Risk of some heavy rain across parts of the south and south-east of England later on Friday which may bring some localised flooding in places.

Temperatures will remain depressed during Thursday with highs of 2-7C. Across higher ground of N England and Scotland, especially where there is snow cover, then temperatures will once again struggle to rise much above freezing. Temperatures during Friday however will be on the rise with highs ranging 4C to maybe as high as 10C across parts of SW England and Ireland. Freezing temperatures are expected across many areas on Thursday morning in particular with further frost and icy conditions.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Monday 19th 10am

Wintry weather set to dominate

A cold and wintry week of weather ahead across many areas

Risk of some sleet and snow at times, especially later on Tuesday and then also later in the week

Plenty of dry and sunny weather too, but this not helping the temperatures which will be below average

Some very low minimum temperatures early in the week, with temperatures below -10C in places

Risk of widespread frost, ice and some freezing fog patches which will create poor driving conditions

Monday

A very cold and icy start to the day with a widespread frost. Many areas then dry through Monday with bright or sunny spells, but wintry showers possible across E and NE. Thickening cloud will bring outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow into Ireland during the course of the day. Temperatures will fall below freezing this evening across many areas with a return of frost and icy conditions.

Tuesday

Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow across Ireland early on Tuesday slowly moving further east and potentially bringing the risk of some sleet and snow to parts of Scotland, N England, Wales and the Midlands. There is some potential for some accumulations and possible travel disruption to end the day.

Wednesday

A mostly cloudy start to the day with overnight rain, sleet and snow gradually clearing away to leave most areas dry with perhaps some bright spells into the afternoon. Snow may well lead to some disruption early in the day across parts of E and SE England, but details are uncertain for now.

Thursday and Friday

A mainly dry and cold start to Thursday with a widespread frost and icy patches possible. As the end of the week progresses though it is likely to become more unsettled with spells of rain, sleet and snow spreading south and east across many areas during Friday. There is significant uncertainties at the moment regarding the details as to which areas may see further snow, but a slightly milder end to the week may well mean any snow is restricted to high ground of the north.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Wintry week ahead with frost, ice, sleet and snow all potential hazards at times for driving and traveling with freezing fog locally also an additional risk

Risk of snow is most likely later on Tuesday and into Wednesday and then perhaps later in the week but with significant uncertainties over the details

Temperatures below average throughout much of the week, though perhaps slightly milder by Friday

Temperatures throughout the week will be below average with highs ranging 2-5C generally across most areas. However, up until Thursday, across higher ground of the north and where there is snow cover temperatures may not rise above freezing during daylight hours. There’ll be a persistent risk of frost and ice by night with many areas seeing temperatures fall to freezing or below and early in the week temperatures may well fall below -10C across rural areas of the north where there is snow cover, otherwise minimum temperatures will range between -1 & -4C.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Friday 16th 10am

Cold and wintry weekend ahead

A cold and wintry weekend with a risk of sleet and snow in places

Risk of some disruptive snowfall across parts of Scotland, Ireland, NW England and Wales in particular

Risk of rain, sleet and snow across more southern areas of the UK on Sunday

Temperatures slightly below or below average

Cold weather is expected to continue well into next week

Friday

Sunshine and wintry showers across many northern and western areas of the UK throughout Friday, falling increasingly as snow even to low levels. Some accumulations are possible across Scotland, Ireland and NW England by the end of Friday, particularly so above 150-200m where 2-5cm of snowfall is possible. Further south and east it is expected to be drier and brighter. Widespread frost and icy patches are expected to develop this evening.

Saturday

A further mixture of sunshine and wintry showers for many areas of Scotland, Ireland, N England and Wales with snow falling to quite low levels. By the end of Saturday parts of Scotland, Ireland and NW England may well have up to 5cm to 10cm of snow on high ground. Further south across southern and eastern England a few wintry showers are possible, but generally it will be predominantly dry, bright and cold. A widespread frost and icy patches are expected early and late.

Sunday

Some uncertainties over Sunday’s weather with a risk of some longer spells of rain, sleet and snow developing across some central and southern areas of England which may bring some snow accumulations in places. Overall though it is another day of sunshine and wintry showers, the showers most prevalent across Scotland and E England by Sunday as winds become more northerly. Further ice and frost is expected both early and late in the day with a potentially very cold night on Sunday night into Monday.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Snow accumulations and travel disruption possible across W and SW Scotland, N and W Ireland and NW England through Friday and Saturday, risk >5cm in places.

Risk of a very cold night on Sunday night in particular with temperatures, especially over snow cover, falling to between -5C and -10C by Monday morning

Risk of some disruptive snowfall across central areas of England on Sunday but confidence low.

Temperatures are expected to be below average over the coming few days with maximum temperatures across Scotland, Ireland and N England ranging 1-3C generally, whilst elsewhere temperatures may reach 5C. Minimum temperatures across many inland areas of the UK will fall below freezing in the coming days and with some particularly low minimum temperatures, especially Sunday night.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Wednesday 14th 1pm

Remaining cold and unsettled

Very unsettled to end the week with stormy conditions later today and into Thursday

Heavy rain and snow melt leading to a risk of localized flooding in places too

Colder weather quickly returns though to end the week and continue into the coming weekend

Risk of sleet and snow showers across Scotland, Ireland and N England during Friday

Early indications for the weekend is for it to be cold and wintry across most areas

Wednesday

Cold throughout the rest of Wednesday with wintry showers dying out to leave a drier spell of weather across Scotland, England and Wales. Across Ireland it will become increasingly wet and windy through the afternoon and these wet and windy conditions, with quite widespread gales will spread across all areas overnight.

Thursday

Persistent rain quickly clearing away to the east of the UK and then many areas seeing sunshine and blustery showers, but with the showers merging to give longer spells of rain in the north and west and with some sleet and snow on higher ground. Emphasis on Thursday however is on the threat of severe gales across Ireland, Scotland and N England with gusts up to 70mph possible leading to some travel disruption and possible structural damage in places too.

Friday

Gales and severe gales quickly clearing away to the north-east of the UK and then many areas becoming colder once again. A mixture of sunshine and showers, the showers falling increasingly as sleet and snow across Scotland, Ireland, N England and Wales and especially above 200m with some accumulations possible by the end of the day. The showers will be more scattered further south and east A cold day is expected for many areas and becoming very cold overnight with widespread frost and icy patches.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Focus on the strongest winds is likely through Thursday across Scotland, Ireland and N England with gusts up to 70mph possible, with travel disruption and some structural damage

Wintry precipitation returning on Friday may lead to some accumulations and travel disruption across northern and western areas of the UK

Wintry weather will continue into the coming weekend to maintain the risk of some travel disruption due to icy conditions and sleet and snow showers.

Temperatures are expected to very briefly recover to end Wednesday and overnight into Thursday, rising to 4-8C generally and this along with heavy rain will lead to a widespread snowmelt. However, temperatures will then fall once again to end the week with maximum temperatures on Thursday and Friday ranging 2-8C.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Monday 12th 10am

Cold and unsettled

Highly changeable week ahead with heavy rain, gales, sleet and snow all possible at times

Risk of heavy rain across southern areas of England through Monday, possible disruption in places

Colder for many Tuesday into Wednesday with a risk of sleet, snow, frost and ice

Wet and windy Wednesday into Thursday with heavy rain and gales moving across many areas

Turning colder and showery once again to end the week

Mild start to the week, especially across southern areas of the UK, otherwise quite a cold week ahead

Monday

Wet and windy weather moving south-east across England and Wales will become slow moving across southern areas of England and Wales through the rest of the day with up to 30mm of rainfall possible in places. Across Scotland, Ireland and N England, it will become colder through the day with sunshine and showers, these turning increasingly wintry across Scotland and Ireland.

Tuesday

Outbreaks of rain clearing away to the south-east and then many areas of the UK seeing a mixture of sunshine and wintry showers as a cold day develops. The showers will fall as sleet and snow to relatively low levels and almost anywhere could see a few snow showers through the day. However, across parts of Scotland, Ireland, N England, Wales and SW England then more organized sleet and snow is possible and with some accumulations possible by the end of the day.

Wednesday

A cold start with widespread frost and icy patches and perhaps some residual wintry showers. It is expected to turn wet and windy from the west through the day, with gales and heavy rain moving across all areas by the end of the day and into the overnight period. Some disruption is possible due to the heavy rain and strong winds and there may also be a spell of snow for higher ground of Scotland as well.

Thursday and Friday

Wet and windy to start Thursday with gales and perhaps severe gales for the north with heavy rain. This clearing away and the end of the week then becomes colder with a mixture of sunshine and wintry showers, the showers most prevalent across the north and west, whilst the south and east are generally drier and brighter. Overnight frosts and icy patches possible.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Heavy rain through Monday across S England potentially leading to some flooding in places and travel disruption

Sleet and snow showers on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday bringing a risk of travel disruption in places

Gales and heavy rain across many areas later on Wednesday and overnight into Thursday bringing poor driving and traveling conditions with perhaps some disruption to transport services

Frost and icy patches a threat throughout the week but especially by night on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Mild across S England through Monday with highs ranging 8-12C. Many areas are then expected to be cold during Tuesday with highs ranging 3-6C. Colder conditions then dominating throughout the rest of the week with a risk of temperatures falling near to or below freezing by night, but Wednesday night will be a milder night due to the wind and rain.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Friday 9th 10am

Cold and showery

Risk of further heavy rain and gales on Friday and into Saturday across northern areas

Wet and windy weather then clearing to cold and showery conditions this weekend

Risk of sleet and snow showers through Saturday and overnight into Sunday across the north and west

Temperatures falling rapidly through Saturday and with a significant wind-chill factor this weekend

Wintry showers early on Sunday being replaced by milder conditions with rain across northern areas

Mainly dry for most southern areas of the UK on Sunday with bright or sunny spells

Friday

Another area of low pressure will pass to the north of the UK later today and into Saturday bringing a renewed spell of wet and windy weather, conditions will not be as extreme as has been the case overnight. Still, many areas of the UK will become wet and windy to end Friday with the risk of gales and heavy rain, especially across many northern and western areas of the UK.

Saturday

Into Saturday and an active weather front is forecast to quickly move down across the UK bringing a spell of heavy rain and squally showers. Following behind will be a rapid drop in temperatures as a much colder NW’ly wind develops. This will then signal the majority of Saturday and Saturday night to be dominated by showery conditions, falling increasingly as sleet and snow across Scotland, Ireland and N England with some accumulations possible by the end of Saturday, especially above 150m to 200m.

Sunday

A cold and showery start to the day with further wintry showers across many northern and western areas, whilst for more southern areas of England it is a dry and bright start to the day. The showers will be replaced by more prolonged spells of rain across Scotland, Ireland and later N England with temperatures rising slightly and any wintry precipitation becoming increasingly restricted to highest ground.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Renewed spell of wet and windy weather through Friday and into Friday night perhaps bringing some further travel disruption and generally poor driving conditions to surface water and spray

Risk of accumulating snow across Scotland, Ireland and N England as Saturday progresses, risk of up to 5cm to 10cm of snow across the hills of Scotland and N Ireland in particular with blizzard conditions for a time, lower amounts across N England.

A very mild end to the week is expected with temperatures rising through Friday and with highs ranging 9-13C. A particularly mild overnight period is then expected into Saturday with a very mild start to the weekend across England and Wales. However, it will become markedly colder through the weekend with temperatures ranging 3-8C.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Wednesday 7th 10am

Stormy weather on the way

Increasingly wet and windy to end the week, especially in the north

Risk of severe gales and storm force winds across Scotland in particular

Wet weather expected at times, risk of some large rainfall totals across W and SW Scotland

Temperatures oscillating still with a colder day on Thursday before a very mild day on Friday

Early weekend outlook is cold and wintry on Saturday into Sunday, then milder by late Sunday

Thursday

On Thursday many areas will then see a mixture of sunshine and scattered showers. The showers will be most frequent across northern and western areas of the UK where they may be wintry on high ground. Rain across the far south and south-east of England may take some time to clear during the morning but once it does those areas will have a predominantly dry and bright day.

Friday

Overnight on Thursday and into Friday will see some particularly stormy conditions develop across the northern half of the UK with severe gales and storm force winds across Scotland during the early hours of Friday and into Friday morning. Winds gusting up to 90mph for a time along with heavy rain and squally showers will inevitably lead to travel disruption. Many areas of Ireland, N England and Wales will also be wet and windy early on Friday, before becoming somewhat drier and brighter for a time.

Further stormy conditions are then expected to develop, again across the northern half of the UK later on Friday and into Saturday. Scotland is once again at primary risk of disruptive conditions, heavy rain may also lead to some localised flooding in places too.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Severe gales and storm force winds with winds gusting up to 90mph possible across parts of Scotland into the early hours of Friday morning

Further very strong winds re-developing across Scotland in particular later on Friday and into Saturday

Temperatures will continue to oscillate significantly, with highs ranging 5-10C on Thursday, by Friday a very mild day is expected highs ranging 8-12C.

Matt Hugo, Meteorologist

Monday 5th 10am

Often unsettled – gales and heavy rain expected:

A generally unsettled week ahead with rain and showers at times

Risk of heavy rain across Scotland, Ireland, N England and Wales

Gales or severe gales mid-week across the north of the UK and then later in the week too

Risk of some localised flooding from cumulative rainfall totals through the week across Scotland

Monday

The new week starts with some patchy rain and drizzle in places. Some bright intervals may develop in places through the afternoon, but these will be short lived. More organized spells of rain are expected to move into Scotland and Ireland this evening/overnight. Some extensive hill fog is expected across Scotland and N England throughout the day leading to poor driving conditions across higher level routes.

Tuesday

Zone of cloudy conditions with outbreaks of heavy rain and showers will move west to east through the day. Quickly following on behind will be drier, brighter but colder conditions with a few showers, especially in Scotland where they will be wintry. A chilly night to follow is expected with possible frost in places too.

Wednesday

A wet and windy day across many areas, but especially across Scotland, Ireland, N England and Wales with outbreaks of rain and showers throughout the day. Some large rainfall totals possible in with perhaps some localised flooding. Gales are also expected too across the north and west of the UK with winds gusting upto 60mph possible which when combined with the heavy rain will lead to a particularly inclement day for traveling across a large portion of the UK.

Thursday & Friday

Overnight rain clears on Thursday leaving most areas drier, brighter but colder with a scattering of showers. The showers will fall as sleet and snow above 250m to 300m across Scotland with perhaps some slight accumulations. Elsewhere some prolonged bright spells are expected once early rain clears the south of England. There remains some uncertainties over the details but a renewed spell of very wet and very windy conditions are then expected into Friday with Scotland, Ireland and N England at primary risk of large rainfall totals and gales to bring a potentially disruptive end to the week.

Potential severe weather and temperatures

Severe weather this week ranges from localised icy patches on Tuesday night into Wednesday, to gales and heavy rain (50mm possible) and ending with wintry showers possible across higher ground of Scotland on Thursday.

poor driving and traveling conditions expected across Scotland, Ireland and N England on Friday as further gales and heavy rain develop with a risk of localised flooding too.

Matt Hugo

Meteorologist

I have a passion and interest in the weather from a very young age is what has driven me for many years to become a weather forecaster. Through years of education including a science degree and a year spent studying in Canada I finally made the break through in my late 20s and became a forecaster.

Now, with over seven years worth of operational forecasting experience from winter hazard forecasting, and convective forecasting in summer to forecasting for the oil and gas industry, I have a solid understanding of the weather and forecasting. I'm now a Fellow of The Royal Meteorological Society (FRMetS) and live in Lancashire with my wife and little boy.